They're very different books. The SW Bible books are reference material. They're really meant for people with some experience who want a lot more depth. My books are written for practicing professionals.

The Planchard tutorials teach more basic stuff, with step-by-step tutorials. They are written primarily for college students.

I have the Parts Bible &amp; Assemlies Bible by Matt. Good books except, two things, font is small and I could not view the videos on the DVD on windows media player, QuickTime or Nero. I could only hear them. If Matt is reading this, I would sure like o know how to view the videos on XP Pro.

They're very different books. The SW Bible books are reference material. They're really meant for people with some experience who want a lot more depth. My books are written for practicing professionals.

The Planchard tutorials teach more basic stuff, with step-by-step tutorials. They are written primarily for college students.

I purchased the 2011 Assembly Bible and I also have the Solid Professor (not a book), both are good, however I do want to thank Matt for his time and the direct approach when it comes to explaining SolidWorks.

Sometimes we are faced with a 6 of one and a half a dozen of the other and Matt explains the Pro's & Con's.

I feel the new Features & ways of doing things are unique and do make it easier and quicker, however sometimes I still go back to the original way of doing things and that is the perspective I get from Matt. It may be good to do it that way, but this way is more positive approach, such as in context design etc...

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I got the solidworks 2011 book and love it. They have placed an overwhelming emphasis in this book on exercises. This book teaches users how to be fluent with the tools in solidworks. I highly recommend this solidworks 2011 book.

Thanks, Russell. I did buy the SolidWorks 2010 Tutorial book (since we are using 2010 at work) and it is great for beginners. It is divided in half and one half study material for the SolidWorks Certification Exam (which I am going to take). I really needed the beginner's book and I agree that Matt's has more, but it would have been too advanced for me at this time. A bonus - it was only $38 online ($72 in store).